DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — According to the Dothan Police Department, a Dothan man is facing charges after an argument between two people escalated into a shooting Monday night.
Police said officers responded Sept. 29 to the 100 block of Third Avenue for a reported firearms assault. When officers arrived, they found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower leg.
According to witnesses, the suspect, identified as 56-year-old Akron Jones of Dothan, and the victim became involved in a verbal argument over a previous incident.
Police said the altercation escalated and Jones pulled a firearm. Investigators said Jones fired at least two rounds, with one striking the victim.
The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to police, Jones was quickly taken into custody. Officers also said Jones was found in possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jones was charged with first-degree assault and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked into the Houston County Jail.
